Meanis

Not only she would need to know this for the process of K1 or CR1 (if thats more important for you), but also she should know it as your girlfriend, fiancé, or wife. 

14 minutes ago, George & Roth said:

 

And next month June as well.

Maybe february too  

June fillers are going this month.....

17 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

The numbers refer to the very specific section of the code, so 212a, 2 a ii is a very specific reason for denial... 

even more specific from previous website 212a, 2 a II

(2) Criminal and related grounds.- 

(A) Conviction of certain crimes.- 

(i) In general.-Except as provided in clause (ii), any alien convicted of, or who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of- 

(I) a crime involving moral turpitude (other than a purely political offense) or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such a crime, or 

(II) a violation of (or a conspiracy or attempt to violate) any law or regulation of a State, the United States, or a foreign country relating to a controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802)), is inadmissible. 

(ii) Exception.-Clause (i)(I) shall not apply to an alien who committed only one crime if- 

(I) the crime was committed when the alien was under 18 years of age, and the crime was committed (and the alien released from any confinement to a prison or correctional institution imposed for the crime) more than 5 years before the date of application for a visa or other documentation and the date of application for admission to the United States, or 

(II) the maximum penalty possible for the crime of which the alien was convicted (or which the alien admits having committed or of which the acts that the alien admits having committed constituted the essential elements) did not exceed imprisonment for one year and, if the alien was convicted of such crime, the alien was not sentenced to a term of imprisonment in excess of 6 months (regardless of the extent to which the sentence was ultimately executed). 

3 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

Try reading my timeline below for exact dates.  

2016 was still good ;-)

1 hour ago, Marcelina said:

Current processing times for K-1 are so long it’s worth considering CR-1. Waiting only 3 months is definitely worth to have a GC and possibility to work right after entering US supporting your souse and much less problems with AOS, work and travel permit.. also

cheaper fees for feeling. For NOA2 you wait around 6-7 months now.. NVC receive is taking 6 weeks or more atm, then medicals and interview it’s at least a month. Im almost there but I have this bitter aftertaste that CR-1 was a better option.

Is the Noa2 time same for everyone ? (Cr1 x k1?) 

well its true k1 is more expensive at the end, but it brings you earlier to be with your spouste. It depends what you prefer. But dont feel bad about your choice:) 

1 minute ago, gregcrs2 said:

Not all CR1 take a year.  Our CR1 was competed in 7 1/2 months which also included 2 months for sputum culture results.

And when?:) 

maybe i am wrong, but this year its at USCIS at least for 6months.... so not sure how with nvc, health exam and interview it could be 7months . But i am happy for you! I definitely dont want to take down anyones hopes.... 

1 hour ago, RJandHamid said:

I think Meanis may have been referring to the overall timeframe for AOS, which is currently close to 6-12+ months. 

Luckily EAD processing times are generally in the 90-120 day time frame. We're at day 92 waiting for my husband's EAD and he's starting to go a little crazy from boredom. 

Here is what i was relating to- A friend took her K1 journey and was approved- once she got to the united states it took her almost an year to have a work permit... 

Between 1-3 months she had to get married, 

after that she could ask for work permit which took loooong time. 

So thats why i think it takes minimum 6months from the time a person arrive to the US. 

But still, i would rather have k1 and be a few months bored with my love, than separated while cr1 processing for truly year.   

6-12 months. 

1 hour ago, sparkles_ said:

IOs can search by social media handles and names easily, if screen shots with that information was included. Sounds like it may have been.

Yes, but they wont see the private messages, would they? 

Just now, Narubi said:

Because I met my wife by internet

Many couples meet through internet, especially at this age. But to say "that beneficiary TARGETED" is kinda strong word to me. What kinda website it was? Did they see your full conversation? Or other conversations you had with other people through internet? 

"beneficiary targeted american women on social media"... How did they found this information? 

I feel for you and it must be flustrating. But honestly, how can visa forum help you with your irresponsible fiance? 

23 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Obviously a long shot, no downside trying.

If denied, no further explanation needed at interview for cr1?

Hello everyone

i would like to ask, if anyone here have experienced getting tourist visa while cr1 pending?

 our cr1 case prelonged regarding some issues (we had to reaply grrr) , and seems like i will have interview by october 2018 if everything go smooth. If. 

I was thinking about applying for tourist visa in february which will be year after my esta was denied. The esta was denied bc i travelled to us too often to see my fiance at that time (no i didnt overstayed). 

All i want is to be able time to time visit my husband. 

Anyone who was in similar situation or informations from experience?

thanks a lot!

6 hours ago, LumbertJones said:

I entered into what I thought was a good faith marriage with a girl I actually loved. I thought we would be living together when she came here; but the moment she arrived she moved in with her sister. 

She now wants me to lie during our AoS interview to say that she does live with me.

I've only hung out with her a handful of times in the past 10 months which in itself is upsetting. She has made it clear that she will never live with me. She's totally in this for the G/C alone. 

 

It's crazy how quickly she changed after stepping foot on US soil. 

 

Any advice on what to do?

What a scam! Do you know that she was thinking a months/years ahead that once you fall in love and marry her, will bring her on the US soil , she will leave you like a dog. 

And than ask you- oh well, could you lie for me and pretend like i didnt scam you? 

Its incredible how someone can go so far.

IF i am you, i wouldt lie and i wouldt show up, period. However, i would make an appointment at USCIS, like someone else said here and tell them about this scam.

you seems to be nice person, especially if you still considered lying (bc you asked here),so i would also assume she still can manipulate w you. If so, (and thats your choice)-  i would not tell her anything about your uscis appt and also that you dont go w her, to keep her calm. Because if she would know, she would put (maybe w her sister) all kinda tactics to threat you to do so, or might even herself make an appointment at uscis and say lies about you treating her so bad.

Man, i am really sorry what happened to you. Its scary how many people are used this way and i am not surprised that the process take so long for bona fides. 

As someone said- birth certificated is needed for nvc , as well as passport photos. Usually also all the “proofs” (11-17) go to nvc if uscis wont send rfe for it specifically 

if thats what they do in your country, I would put it the way, like you lost your passport, so you dont have to give it anyone. you might just pay a little fee. ButThat way you will have it. and if anyone ask in future, you can always say you find it recently.

1 hour ago, Alex & Ivan said:

I just read that someone’s petition from May 30th got approved 😁 fingers crossed that some June petitions start going through 🤞(TSC)

Approved from where?:) 

21 hours ago, LouH2017 said:

I am way ahead of myself here as we have just received our NOA2 howverr , my current UK passport is under my maiden name still as, I have until 2020 until it expires and when I married my husband I didn't change it because I was told I can have it legally until it expires ... However I was thinking when it comes to finally receiving the immigrant visa which, will be inside my passport and in my married name will this cause an issue at the port of entry regarding my passport still been in my maiden name ?

 

I will have documents to prove my marriage etc etc but I just didn't know if it's worth changing my passport over now whilst we are going through the visa process ? I though it may not be an issue if I can just keep it as my maiden name on my passport as long as this is stated on my visa application as my previous  name before getting married surely this will not be a problem ... but I thought I would ask if anyone maybe knew the answer before things start moving forward once we receive our case number for our visa application . 

 

Thank you  

I am doing the same- renewing my passport while the process - dont forget to bring old and new passport to the embassy for interview.

And i think that the new passport number should be written in form DS-260 - i think thats nvc.

He also asked how long it will take him- any info?:) 

41 minutes ago, Kymberleyreeed said:

I’m in a Fb group for Nebraska filers, and someone with a PD of Feb 17 just got approved. 

February? Awesome.......  

8 hours ago, Amisharjil said:

Hi All any update on June filers for i-130 Nabraska service centre

No, I am VSC and they work on May... 

check this website http://www.visajourney.com/content/times/ its saying USCIS nebraska works on 1st may....

hey March fillers, I am June. Just wondering- do you have already USCIS responds? 

6 minutes ago, MaksK said:

Has anyone received any approval for form I-130 filed in March? 

ugh. dont even tell me you are waiting from march? :-o  search here "I-130 march 2017 filers" ..... it will find you group of people who filled in march...